1979 general election · Scotland
East Renfrewshire: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won East Renfrewshire at the 1979 general election with a majority of 13,238. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,23825.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- —51,937 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,456
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,910 | 49.9% | |
| Labour | 12,672 | 24.4% | |
| Liberal | 9,366 | 18.0% | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,989 | 7.7% | |
| Valid votes | 51,937 | ||
| Majority | 13,238 | 25.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won East Renfrewshire at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,910 votes (49.9%).
What was the majority in East Renfrewshire in 1979?
13,238 votes (25.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
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